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Old Mar 15, 2017 | 04:50 PM
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New Owner, Couple of Questions

I searched but couldnt find anything. I bought my car this last weekend, and have been loving it, but it only run 6-7lbs in first gear then 22-23lbs in every other. Was this standard with a trifecta tune?

Also, has a small oil leak, anything they are known for?

Out of town until Saturday so havent been able to check it out.
Old Mar 15, 2017 | 05:19 PM
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If it's an auto it will run lower boost in 1st gear unless you asked them to tune it otherwise. I have an auto with full boost in all gears(Asked for it with the tune) but it makes first very interesting. LOL
Old Mar 15, 2017 | 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by celblazer
If it's an auto it will run lower boost in 1st gear unless you asked them to tune it otherwise. I have an auto with full boost in all gears(Asked for it with the tune) but it makes first very interesting. LOL
Thanks, should have specified. 5spd
Old Mar 15, 2017 | 08:05 PM
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Oil leak , look at the oil pressure switch, above the starter motor.
Old Mar 15, 2017 | 08:48 PM
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Give it a good degreasing, being careful around wiring connectors. Then you'll know if(or where) it's really leaking. Often it's just spills from refilling oil or changing the oil filter.

But don't just grab any engine cleaner, some are quite corrosive to aluminum.
Old Mar 15, 2017 | 09:27 PM
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Oil leak in what area of the engine ?
Old Mar 16, 2017 | 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by RJ_RS_SS_350
Give it a good degreasing, being careful around wiring connectors. Then you'll know if(or where) it's really leaking. Often it's just spills from refilling oil or changing the oil filter.

But don't just grab any engine cleaner, some are quite corrosive to aluminum.
Any suggestions? I have used GUNK and STEAM with good results.

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Oil leak in what area of the engine ?
Touch to say right now, really dirty underhood, and just noticed that its dripping a couple of drips each day. Seems to be on the driverside, but it could be running off of something else.
Old Mar 16, 2017 | 08:58 AM
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Mine was the oil pressure switch, I use Gunk for degreasing!
Old Mar 16, 2017 | 10:26 AM
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If you verify it is the oil pressure switch that is leaking, here is a how-to on replacing it: https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/how-...ng-unit-57962/
Old Mar 16, 2017 | 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by whopper
If you verify it is the oil pressure switch that is leaking, here is a how-to on replacing it: https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/how-...ng-unit-57962/
Thanks, Ill check it out this weekend when I get home!



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